Soumar
Iran2015 - Present
Iranian ground-launched cruise missile based on Soviet Kh-55
Primary Specifications
Range
2500 km
Strategic cruise missile range
Speed
Mach 0.75
Subsonic terrain-following
Propulsion
Turbofan
Reverse-engineered Soviet engine
Weight
1700 kg
Standard cruise missile weight
Payload
200 kg
Conventional warhead
Primary Guidance
INS + TERCOM
Quick Summary
What it is?
Iran's first long-range cruise missile based on acquired Soviet technology
Who uses it?
IRGC Aerospace Force
Role
Strategic strike, Deep penetration
What's different?
Long-range cruise capability new to Iranian arsenal
Why it matters?
Provides Iran with strategic cruise missile capability
Real-World Impact
1
Strategic Deterrent
Threatens targets throughout Middle East
2
Technology Foundation
Base for improved cruise missiles
3
Low-Flying Threat
Harder to detect than ballistic missiles
4
Saturation Attack
Can overwhelm defenses with numbers
Additional Features
Secondary Systems
Terminal guidance claimed
Special
Based on Ukrainian black market Kh-55
FAQs
1. Where did Iran get Kh-55?
Allegedly from Ukraine black market in 2000s2. Can it carry nuclear weapons?
3. How accurate is it?
4. Is it stealthy?
5. Has it been used in combat?
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